Wilson v. Justice (Thomas E. Johnston, 2:20-cv-526) and West v. Warner (Irene C. Berger, 2:20-cv-570) (S.D. W. Va.)
Southern District of West Virginia district judges denied 2020 independent candidates relief from West Virginia’s ballot-petition signature requirements. Independent candidates for President and governor argued that the requirements were too onerous, especially during a global infectious pandemic.
Subject: Getting on the ballot. Topics: Getting on the ballot; Covid-19; laches; interlocutory appeal; case assignment.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.